NON SANDING DIRECT TO E-COAT TECHNOLOGY DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER www.de-beer.com 1
PASSION TO TAKE THE COURSE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE Mark Bos Hurdler INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER 75 MINUTES SAVED DEBEER REFINISH HIGH PRODUCTION PRIMER PROCESS TRADITIONAL PRIMER PROCESS Getting great results in the shortest possible time. Surely an ambition you share with us. With the new DeBeer Refinish 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer, shorter lead times and increased productivity are within reach. The primer also eliminates the need for drying and sanding; the next layer can be applied wet-on-wet to accelerate the process and increase your productivity. 2
INDEX INTRODUCTION 5 PAINT BY THE NUMBERS 7 PRE-PRIMING 8 FEATURES & BENEFITS 10 THE GREY SHADE ADVANTAGE 10 PRODUCT INFORMATION 11 PRODUCT DETAILS 11 THE ULTIMATE FINISH OF A NON SANDING PROCESS 3
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8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER INTRODUCING BENEFITS THAT IMPACT YOUR ENTIRE OPERATION DeBeer Refinish 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer is a high-performance, direct to E-coat, wet-on-wet primer system designed to deliver the ultimate finish from a non sanding process. INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY DeBeer Refinish 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer has been designed specifically for high production bodyshop environments to increase productivity by reducing process cycle times. WET-ON-WET TECHNOLOGY 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer is formulated as a dedicated wet-on-wet finishing system. The primer lays down with an even, smooth, semi-gloss finish. The flow and levelling properties are key in creating the ultimate topcoat finish. The quality finish achieved is comparable to a multi-stage sanding system with reduced steps and time. NON SANDING DIRECT TO E-COAT TECHNOLOGY 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer benefits the applicator by removing the need to sand E-coated panels either for panel preparation or between coats. Removing the sanding and subsequent cleaning step is yet another key advantage for your bodyshop. 2 DAYS APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer utilises existing DeBeer Refinish hardeners and uni thinners. Utilising existing hardeners and thinners provides greater flexibility in your bodyshop and reduces inventory. 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer offers significant flexibility with extended topcoat recoat time allowing new panels to be pre-primed up to two days in advance and topcoated without sanding. This pre-priming process enhances booth utilisation and minimises product wastage. BENEFITS FOR YOUR ENTIRE OPERATION The benefit of increased productivity? To create a bodyshop with greater resource utilisation, resulting in increased job throughput. This allows the bodyshop to achieve more results with the same resources. BODYSHOP TIME SAVING BENEFITS INCLUDE: Enhanced spray booth utilisation - reducing bottle necks in the application process Reduced material wastage - less product change overs Increased productivity through pre-priming in advance No sanding of E-coat panels required - reducing steps in the priming process Reduction in consumable usage as no sanding is required for either preparation or prior to topcoat application Ultimate finish - a quality repair every time ensuring happy customers and return business NO SANDING WET-ON-WET APPLICATION REDUCED WASTE INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY DIRECT TO UNSANDED E-COAT 5
REDUCED JOB CYCLE TIME INCREASED BODYSHOP CAPACITY 6
PAINT BY THE NUMBERS 8-746: THE BENEFITS ARE CLEAR REDUCED JOB CYCLE TIME - INCREASED BODYSHOP CAPACITY Regardless of the existing process utilised by your bodyshop, DeBeer Refinish 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer can offer substantial savings in time and consumables to your business. DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER PROCESS VS. TRADITIONAL HIGH BUILD PRIMER PROCESS DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER PROCESS TRADITIONAL HIGH BUILD PRIMER PROCESS MIN. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 PREPARATION* PRIME (+ DRYING TIME)* BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT (+ DRYING TIME)* 75 MINUTES SAVED PROCESS BENEFITS INCLUDE No preparatory sanding of E-coat panel required- saving time and consumables After priming, no bake cure process required - saving time and energy No sanding and cleaning prior to topcoat application- saving time and material DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER PROCESS VS. TRADITIONAL WET-ON-WET PRIMER PROCESS DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER PROCESS TRADITIONAL WET-ON-WET PRIMER PROCESS MIN. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 PREPARATION* PRIME (+ DRYING TIME)* BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT (+ DRYING TIME)* 23 MINUTES SAVED PROCESS BENEFITS INCLUDE No preparatory sanding of E-coat panel required Shorter flash off times * Times stated are typical values only and may vary depending on job size, spray booth set up and ambient conditions. 7
PRE-PRIMING INCREASE YOUR BOOTH CAPACITY THROUGH PRE-PRIMING NEW PANELS Pre-priming is the process of priming multiple panels at once in advance. Depending on your bodyshop workflow process, pre-priming can be used free up booth capacity. DeBeer Refinish 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer allows panels to be pre-primed up to two days in advance without the requirement for sanding. Pre-priming panels frees up booth capacity as it reduces the cycle time for each project as separate priming steps are not required. In the example below, pre-priming all panels at the beginning of the day allows for an additional three booth slots to be allocated during the day. The ability to process additional jobs each day increases workshop productivity resulting in increased revenue and profitability for your bodyshop. PRE-PRIME UP TO 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE DEBEER REFINISH 8-746 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER PROCESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRADITIONAL WET-ON-WET PRIMER 1 2 3 4 5 MIN. 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 PREPARATION* PRIME (+ DRYING TIME)* BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT (+ DRYING TIME)* BATCH PRIMING BOOTH ALLOCATION PRE-PRIMING BENEFITS INCLUDE: Enhanced spray booth utilisation Use one booth slot to prime all panels for the next 1-2 days Less booth time per job therefore increased job throughput Less product wastage Mix primer once per day rather than for every job Less clean up Less gun cleaner used More effective use of labour force and facility Increased efficiency, more jobs per day, leading to increased profits for the bodyshop As indicated the time savings offered are significant. Through correct planning spray booth utilisation may be dramatically increased. This has a continued impact throughout the entire bodyshop by allowing increased work capacity. This allows more jobs to be processed in the same time with the same resources leading to a total increase in revenue and profitability. THINK OF THE POTENTIAL FOR YOUR BODYSHOP: Grow your business Increased revenue Increased profitability A stronger and more sustainable business * Times stated are typical values only and may vary depending on job size, spray booth set up and ambient conditions. 8
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FEATURES & BENEFITS FEATURES BENEFITS Excellent adhesion to Reduction in process Reduction in consumables unsanded new E-coated Panels time, increased efficiency Fast wet-on-wet finishing One coat application with Less down time, increasing no compromise on quality bodyshop productivity Very good adhesion to bare metal rub through edges No need to apply an etch/wash primer to rub throughs, saving time & material Providing the ultimate flow & Excellent flow and levelling Excellent distinctness Increased customer levelling characteristics providing a shiny & smooth of image (DOI) in topcoat satisfaction finish & excellent topcoat hold out Suited to spot/blend repair without the need for sanding Excellent application properties Increased productivity, with less process steps required Easy to use Available in grey shades Optimised base coat colour accuracy & reduced basecoat consumption by up to 30% GS907 Mid Grey, GS903 White & GS901 Black, allowing all grey shades to be made (refer to ICRIS) Compatible with all DeBeer Refinish Topcoats Reduced primer inventory Long topcoat recoat interval Enhanced work flow flexibility, Better spray booth utilisation (up to 2 days) pre-prime panels in advance THE GREY SHADE ADVANTAGE Utilise grey shades to improve basecoat coverage, ensure a perfect colour match and increase productivity. 8-746 High Production Non Sanding Primer is available in GS901 Black, GS903 White and GS907 Mid Grey. White and black may be combined using ICRIS formulations to achieve additional grey shades. AVAILABLE IN GS901 GS903 GS907 Black White Mid Grey Accurate colour reproduction in topcoat Fewer coats required Up to 30% reduction in basecoat consumption 30 % REDUCED BASECOAT CONSUMPTION 10
PRODUCT INFORMATION MIXING RATIO 5:1 +25% (HS420 Hardener)*, thin with DeBeer Refinish Uni Thinner range 3:1 +10% (MS/HS Hardener)*, thin with DeBeer Refinish Uni Thinner range NO. COATS/APPLICATION METHOD 1 medium wet coat using Conventional Spray or HE (High Efficiency) TOTAL DFT 30-35 microns FLASH OFF TIME 12 mins RECOAT INTERVAL (without sanding) Max. 2 days POTLIFE AT 20ºC 1 hour SUITABLE SUBSTRATES Properly cleaned unsanded E-coat primers Sand through spots panels up to 10cm 2 SMC/GRP Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester laminates SUITABLE PREVIOUS COATINGS 1-15 Washprimer Sanded original OEM paint system 1-60 1K Plastic Primer TECHNICAL INFORMATION For more information, always refer to the latest version of the technical data sheet available at www.de-beer.com SPRAY VISCOSITY (DIN CUP 4MM) 15-17 sec All values stated at 20 C. *Note: Availability of hardeners may vary depending on local legislation. PRODUCT DETAILS 8-746 / 8-74640 / 8-74610 HIGH PRODUCTION NON SANDING PRIMER ITEM NUMBER # PER BOX CONTENT COLOUR 8-746/3 8-74640/3 8-74610/3 2 2 2 3L 3L 3L GS907 GS901 GS903 Mid Grey Black White 11
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